Fabric-infused array of reduced graphene oxide sensors for mapping of skin temperatures

Yiqian Jin, Eric P. Boon, Linh T. Le, Woo Lee

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Abstract

We report a textile-infused sensor array, utilizing reduced graphene oxide (rGO) as a uniquely conformal negative temperature coefficient (NTC) material, for spatiotemporal mapping of skin temperatures. Nylon filaments were coated with rGO and stitched along with Ag conductive threads into a polyester fabric to create the array of individually addressable 6 × 6 NTC sensing elements. The temperature-mapping attribute of the sensor array was evaluated in comparison to infrared imaging. The rGO film remained mechanically and electrically stable upon stretching (<4% strain) and bending (<34°) of the filaments, demonstrating its conformal nature. These results suggest the intriguing possibility of thermally mapping topographically complex skin surfaces in a non-invasive, wearable, and cost effective manner.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)92-98
Number of pages7
JournalSensors and Actuators, A: Physical
Volume280
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Sep 2018

Keywords

  • Fabric-infused sensor array
  • Reduced graphene oxide
  • Smart health
  • Thermal imaging of skin
  • Wearable temperature sensors

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